Editorial

Take care and time when shoveling snow

With a lot of snow on the ground, driveway and walkway clearing is regularly taking place in the region. And a great deal of it is accomplished by out-of-shape homeowners looking to save a little money by doing it themselves. There might be problems with this picture. According to one medical study, about 100 people die each year from heart attacks related to snow shoveling. An unknown number of people are stricken but survive — perhaps to shovel again. According to the American Heart Association, one reason why heart attacks can occur during snow shoveling is the combination of ...

Editorial cartoon for Jan. 17, 2026

Amid cold and flu season, check labels on OTC meds

With flu season apparently in full swing, plus colds and COVID in the mix, Aspirus Health Care recommends some caution when reaching for over-the-counter medications to treat whatever bug might have struck. Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk reminds the public to review labels carefully for safe use. “People often grab multiple cold and flu products without realizing they contain the same active ingredients,” Yuk said. “That is how accidental overdosing happens, especially when you are trying to treat several symptoms at once.” Choosing the right product starts with ...

Editorial cartoon for Jan. 16, 2026

That’s some pricey fish: A glimpse into Japan’s New Year’s tuna auction

TOKYO (AP) — That's a REALLY big fish. This one weighed in at 535 pounds (243 kilograms). It sold for a record $3.2 million (510 million yen) on Monday at an enormous annual New Year's auction in Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. That would make a lot of spicy tuna roll. Bidders walked among ...

Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours

ROME (AP) — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics. The House of the Griffins was first discovered during the excavations in the ...